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Hello, Pinlin! I wanted to ask, will the DLC be released on Steam? Can I buy it while in another country? And thank you for your work, what you do is wonderful🩷
Asked by mosquitogod
Hi! The DLC will be released on Steam. It should be available in all countries just like the main game. If it doesn’t display in your country, please let me know and I’ll look into it. I’ll also upload the DLC on itch.
Dark Nights DLC F.A.Q
1. Will the WHOLE story be changed? Like different arts and all? Will be old art still be there?
The whole story will NOT be changed. Both Roya and Chain’s route follow the same plotline as the main game. You will view the story from their perspective and discover details never shown before. I did rewrite the prologue, but just changed minor details and order of events. The LIs from the main game will appear again and they have side roles. I changed the art, but the characters have the same personality and background story.
Old sprites can be viewed in the main game. Their range of expressions is limited so I prefer not adding them at all. Some of the background art is the same. You’ll find a lot of new locations like Roya’s room and Chain’s basement.
2. Will my save files be reset?
The DLC is going to be a new game file. I realized it’s very complicated to program old and new elements in the same script. To make things easier, see this as a separate game. You have to start over because everything is new. The prologue alone has 5 choice menus.
3. I actually play this game using Joiplay on mobile so wanted to know if that still be possible?
I plan to add the DLC on Steam so people with Steam Deck can play it. Regarding a mobile app, I’m not sure yet. I have to figure out how to add it to the app store and import the files to joiplay. It takes time and I would appreciate any guides on how to do it. This whole project is run by 1 man, so please bear with me.
4. Will there be ways to download old versions of the game?
The old (main) game is forever available to download for free. I won’t remove it from any platform. You can enjoy the old stories and art to your heart’s desire! Upon many requests, I will add a patch with the new sprite art. In settings you can switch back and forth between old & new sprites. Old CGs won’t be updated, so it may look a bit disconnected.
5. When is the release date?
Originally, I planned to release it on October 31st 2024 (Dark Night’s anniversary) but it’s no longer feasible. I still have to draw 8 background illustrations, 18 CGs, code all sprites & the script. On top of that, I’m working on a 2D animated opening video. In October, I have 2 conventions planned overseas. It’s impossible to finish all of this work in merely 2 weeks of free time. On October 31st, I’ll post an update of my progress and schedule!
Asking because it's important to me to make an informed choice- this game does not use generative AI images and the developer is against AI, right?
Asked by Anonymous
Hello, I think Ai generated images are unethical. I didn’t even consider using free assets at the start of development. Everything in this game is made by myself or credited.
Anyway, this topic has been impacting my mental health negatively, so I’ll refrain from talking about it again.
I got interviewed by Lover’s Lens! Let’s talk about Dark Nights’ development:
https://otome.com/2024/09/11/dark-nights-dlc-the-solo-developers-journey/
Happy April, Pinlin!
After reading the last anonymous question and answer, I am a little curious about the cooking level of the characters in the game. Perhaps you would bother to make a list?
Although you say that Chain can cook by himself, can he cook at a delicious level? Or is it just a "vital sign sustaining diet," one that's all about nutrition, not taste?
Asked by orihara1314
I made a cooking chart of all characters. They are ranked by level of taste & visual presentation. The topic of cooking is discussed among some. Kurato got to show off his skills in the main game. In the DLC, Lioji, Chain & Roya get to cook something.
Chain used to live with his family who weren’t great at cooking. He experimented with flavors, so knows what tastes good. He does prioritize nutrition above all, but occasionally adding spices won’t hurt. On the other hand, he cares little about presentation. In the end, it all ends up in the stomach.
I know you're working on the DLC now but are there any little chain facts we can have that aren't in the game?
Asked by Anonymous
Even though the DLC is packed with details and lore about Chain, I couldn’t fit in everything I thought of. Here are a few facts about him not discussed or shown in game:
- He cuts/shaves his own hair. Currently, it is very long, but he is lazy to fix it. Since he doesn’t care about appearances, he walks around with bed hair 24/7
- He has a sun-shaped tattoo on his right thigh. It used to be an injury from work. It’s hard to draw CGs showing up to the thigh area so here’s a picture for reference:
- Chain has flexible joints. Like he can touch his wrist with his thumb on the same arm, do the split and touch palms behind his back with the fingers pointing up.
- Alcohol has no effect on him. The only moment where he acts close to tipsy/drunk is when he is really sleepy.
- Whether it’s freezing cold or burning hot, he wears the same attire all year. His wardrobe is mostly t-shirts and jeans.
- His favorite colors are earthy.
- Chain’s natural haircolor is green and he never dyed it before. Lots of people have been asking me about this haha. I rather not connect all my characters with reality.
- He used to go to therapy. During that time, he kept a journal.
- Most of the time he cooks his own meals. He believes that eating well helps with sustaining his lifestyle.
- His job pays so much that he can retire by age 30. Although, he doesn’t want to stop working until he is unable to physically. Doing ‘nothing’ for a long time makes him restless.
I hope that you get to know Chain a bit better with these 10 facts!
Hello! I think it is my first time posting but I really wanted to convey this feelings to you. I downloaded Dark Nights a few days ago and I swear I've been obsessed with the game since then. I can not stop playing it even though I already finished all the routes and got the achievements. I honestly hold this game so dear to my heart and I'm talking so much about it to my friends. When I read the news about a DLC and saw the art I was speechless. I think I stared at that page a whole day! I love so much how everything looks and can't wait for the full experience! It's the only thing I look forward the most this year. I also hope you're doing well and not pushing yourself too much, I can only guess how much work you're putting in, but please watch over your health as well!!
Secondly, I do have some questions. Will we get in the future some art of the characters in the form of like setting it as a laptop background or even phone background? And when the beta version is out, how can we sign for it? Or how would the whole process happen?
Then again, I thank you for your efforts and this amazing game and can't WAIT to play the DLC and see what it has the offer. Seeing the new routes include my absolute favs, I'm so excited for it!
Asked by andee666
Hi andee! Thank you for giving Dark Nights a try. It makes me happy that you enjoyed all of the game. Dark Nights is my first project, so there’s a lot I can improve. I take feedback from the community at heart, so I hope the DLC will be a better experience. This year, I try to pace my workload. You’re right about health is the highest priority.
I plan to release some wallpapers for desktop & phone later. Perhaps some CGs that might be suitable. I haven’t drawn all of the cast in their own theme yet. I’ll get through it at some point.
A while ago, I released public applications for editor, proofreader and beta testing positions. Unfortunately, it’s no longer possible to sign up for it. However, you’ll get to enjoy the game fully polished upon its release. Anyway, I appreciate your kind words and I hope to hear from you again!
Hi ! I'm new here and I have some questions if you don't mind since I'm a bit confused. I haven't played Dark Night yet but I saw on your blog a few of your redraw that you made of your characters and I was wondering: are those redraw planned to be put on the main game too are they just for the upcoming DLC ? (Just to know if it's better for me to wait until everything is updated to play to have a better experience or if I can just play now) Also, do I need to play the main game to play the DLC or is this just a different story set in the same universe with different routes ?
Asked by Anonymous
Hello! Welcome to Dark Night’s world. This question about the new sprite art is discussed in this blog post: link
Long answer short: the new sprites are only for the DLC.
You don’t have to play the main game to enjoy the DLC! The plot is around the characters with lore expansion. Some details may be fun for returning replayers. The LIs in the main game are side characters in the DLC. If you are interested in them, I recommend playing the main game :)
Hello, Pinlin!
I can't sleep and I'm thinking.. If you were in the Dark Nights, who would you be friends with first? Would you have influenced the plot or would you have allowed everything to go according to an earlier script?
Asked by Anonymous
I made a diagram of my connections with DN characters that are in school. Other characters are hard to approach so I’ll likely not be friends with them. This is my perspective if I was a character in the lore. Lioji would be my first friend. He is the class president with an outgoing personality.
Kurato could be next. I would always respond to those who seek my company. Miyoko tags along with Ikuya if she decides to hang out with me. Not sure if I’d interact much with Miyoko outside school. She seems like someone who likes alone time.
Junoru is someone I’d talk with occasionally. We don’t have much in common even though we get along.
Lastly, Roya & Chain are people I’d avoid. They look like trouble magnets and I rather stick with a peaceful life.
I’m someone who likes to spend time alone, but occasional company is welcome. My role has no impact on DN’s plot as I barely take the initiative. However, if I get involved- I’ll do everything I can to change my fate and help people. I might be one of the first to die because I’m unlucky and trust people easily. If I manage to survive, it’ll be thanks to the characters around me. Kurato or Kaichi will be my savoir :’D
Happy February, Pinlin!
Anyway, I've been thinking about something again. I've been thinking recently, what does the smell of the characters look like? What perfume do they represent?
For example, I personally think Chain probably doesn't have any special smell, he should only smells like body wash or something, he is like the kind of perfume that emits wood smell. Roya I think he's like a walking bottle of cologne lol, Junoru looks like the kind of perfume that gives off night roses, while Zeikun apparently thinks he should have a scent of nature, but he will be that sandalwood type perfume. As for Kurato, sadly, I think he would represent a cheap perfume from a hundred dollar store or a boutique.
Asked by orihara1314
Happy February! I had a discussion about that question a while ago. It could interesting if the characters had their own perfume line.
Chain goes for a neutral scent. Anything else could get in the way of his job. Besides, he isn’t fond of any strong scent. Even his body wash smells faint. If anything, it’s minty.
Cologne fits Roya perfectly. I can imagine him wearing that on daily basis. Man is trying to look and smell good.
Something flowery or fresh suits Junoru. He enjoys drinking teas and tending flowers so their scent could linger around him.
I agree that Zeikun could smell like sandalwood. Earty or woody scents suit him.
As for Sachiro, something soft like vanilla-based scents.
Haha, dollar-store perfume is what Kurato can afford. He isn’t picky in that regard.
